For example, a property in San Diego may lose $500 per month ($6,000 per year) but gain $60,000 per year in value, making it worthwhile to "lose" money each month in exchange for long-term gains.I recommend you start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

If you need references for either of them in San Diego, let me know.

I have grown insanely skeptical of BP over the last 5 years, yet somehow I am trying the lead generation for both property management and now as a featured agent.

Here are a few ideas to explore that might help you get closer to homeownership in San Diego without selling:Cash-Out Refinance:Refinancing one or both of your El Centro properties could free up additional cash for a down payment without selling.

Yeah, that’s absolutely insane!

Hi. Would love to connect with local RE agents and have an idea of the market situation in SA. Much love. 

It's honestly insane how you people call yourselves investors yet your never prepared for hardships or things that come up.

I'm a total newbie myself, but I've been doing an insane amount of reading and research via youtube etc. 

Here's how to find data on vacancies in San Antonio using DealMachine.

Hi Mike,Thanks for your response and invitation to the next investor meetup, which sounds great - but we will be in San Diego with our daughter and granddaughter from Oct. 1 -10, so we will have to miss it this month.Yes, Lee does know your wife, and he thinks she is great.